THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO IS GETTING 400-THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION. IT’S TO BE USED TO MONITOR ANY BIRTH DEFECTS CAUSED BY THE ZIKA VIRUS. THE C-D-C SAYS THE FUNDING WILL ALSO ALLOW THE STATE TO MAKE SURE FAMILIES GET THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES THEY MAY NEED.
NEW MEXICO WAS ONE OF 40 STATES TO RECEIVE THE FUNDING.
